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Brulie Family History

Brulie Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Brule, Brue, Rule, Bruin, Bailie, Bruce, Bruley, Bruse, Brune, Brunke

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Where is the Brulie family from?

You can see how Brulie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brulie family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Brulie families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 8 Brulie families living in Quebec. This was about 89% of all the recorded Brulie's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Brulie families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brulie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 121 census records available for the last name Brulie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brulie census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 36 immigration records available for the last name Brulie. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 7 military records available for the last name Brulie. For the veterans among your Brulie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brulie lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1986, in the United States, Brulie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Brulie in 1969 was 80, and 88 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brulie ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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